DEA warns public about scam

The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about an ongoing scam, where individuals pose as DEA agents and extort money from victims.

According to a DEA press release, individuals call people who previously have bought drugs over the Internet or by telephone and identify themselves as DEA agents or law enforcement officials. They then inform the victim that buying drugs over the Internet or by phone is illegal and that enforcement action will be taken against them unless they pay a fine, according to the release.

In most cases, the victim is instructed to wire money to a designation location. If they refuse, the individual threatens to arrest the victim or search their home, according to the release.

Impersonating a federal agent is against the law, and agents never would contact members of the public and demand money, according to the release.

Anyone receiving phone calls from a person impersonating a DEA agent seeking money should refuse the demand and report the scam to 877-792-2873.

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DEA warns public about scam

The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about an ongoing scam, where individuals pose as DEA agents and extort money from victims.